Product Manual

Battery Maintenance
Measuring the battery fluid level is one of the
most important features of the system. It is
important to check the battery fluid levels at
least once every 4-6 months. Detailed instructions
on adding distilled water to the battery can be
found within the Understanding the Warnings
& Alarms section of this manual (page 7,
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fluid in the battery is low). If you are not using
a Pro Series standby battery, you cannot use the
battery fluid sensor. You will need to attach the
fluid sensor to the POSITIVE (+) post of the battery
or the alarm will sound continuously. The system
will NOT warn you if the fluid level is low in this
configuration. You will need to check your battery
every couple of months to see if it needs water. If
the battery dries out, the system will not work. If
you are using a maintenance free battery or sealed
AGM battery you will also need to attach the fluid
sensor to the POSITIVE (+) post of the battery or
the or the alarm will sound continuously.
Product Operation
The dual float switch on the primary pump
contains two large floating rings enclosed within
a protective cage. Water will lift the bottom float
by ¼”, which will activate the pump. If for any
reason the lower float does not activate the pump,
the water will rise to the second float, and it will
activate the pump. As the pump evacuates the
water from the pit, the floats will drop. The pump
will run for an additional 10 seconds to extend
the cycle after the lower float drops. The blue
controller for the primary pump powers this switch.
During a power outage, or when more water is
entering the sump than the primary pump can
handle, the backup pump will automatically begin
pumping. It also has a dual float switch, so if
one float fails to activate the pump, the second
float will activate the pump as soon as the water
reaches that level. As the water recedes below the
float switch, a timer in the control unit will run the
pump an additional 25 seconds to empty the pit
.
While the pumps are active, water will come out of the
3/16” hole that is drilled in the pipe above the pump.
This is normal. The hole is
needed to prevent an air
lock within the system. Do
not obstruct this hole or
an air lock may prevent the
pump from activating, and
the basement will flood.
Batteries and sump pumps need maintenance.
The control unit on the backup system monitors
the battery and power conditions, and sounds an
alarm when maintenance is required. Following is
an explanation of the warnings and alarms.
Understanding the Warnings
and Alarms
The Pro Series control unit features a series of
warning lights that pinpoint potential problems.
In addition, an alarm sounds to alert you to the
problem. In some cases the lights and alarm will
go o automatically when the problem has been
solved. In others, the RED button must be pushed
to silence the alarm. Refer to the table at the
right for a quick review of the features and their
corresponding alarm status.
SILENCING THE ALARM DURING AN
EMERGENCY
If the alarm can be silenced before the problem is
corrected, you may silence it for two (2) minutes
by holding down the RED button for one (1)
second. The alarm will be silenced, but the light
will stay on. To silence the alarm for 24 hours,
hold down the RED button for five (5) seconds. It
will automatically reset itself after 24 hours. The
warning light will stay on.
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The fluid in the battery is low
!
DANGER
Risk of electrical shock or battery explosion,
which can cause serious injury or death. Wear
eye protection. Work in a well-ventilated area.
Do not smoke or allow a spark or flame in the
vicinity of the battery. Avoid dropping metal
tools on the battery. If battery acid contacts
eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and get
prompt medical attention. Review the safety
instructions on page 1.
REFER TO THE PHOTOS AT RIGHT & ON PAGE 8
If this warning light and alarm are on, you need to
add distilled water to the battery.
1. Unplug the control unit power cord from the
wall outlet.
2.
Remove the cover of the battery box by pushing
in the tabs on the front and back, then lifting up.
3. Fan the area around the top of the battery
with a piece of cardboard (or another non-
metallic material) to remove any hydrogen or
oxygen gas that may have been emitted from
the battery.
4. Then unscrew the wing nuts and remove the
battery cables and the fluid sensor from the
battery.
5. Pry up the two battery caps, or unscrew the six
battery caps depending on the configuration of
your battery. Add distilled water to the battery
filler bottle and replace the nozzle. Place the
nozzle of the battery filler into each cell of the
battery and press down. It will fill the battery
cell to the correct level and stop automatically.
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